Word
bombing
Phoneticsbomb·ing
US/ˈbɑmɪŋ/
UK/bˈɒmɪŋ/
Definitions
01an explosive attack
n. an attack where bombs are dropped from planes or hidden in a place to explode.
n. the act of attacking a target with explosive devices, whether through aerial bombardment or the placement of improvised explosives.
“The city was damaged during the heavy bombing in the final months of the war.”
“The government condemned the recent bombing of the marketplace, promising a swift investigation into the groups responsible for the blast.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun for the general activity or a countable noun for a specific event.
Synonyms
02attacking or failing
v. the action of attacking with bombs, or failing completely at something like a performance.
v. the present participle of 'bomb', used to describe the act of explosive attack or, informally, a total failure in a public performance.
“The comedian was bombing so badly that people started leaving the theatre early.”
“While the air force was bombing strategic industrial sites, the diplomatic corps worked feverishly to negotiate a ceasefire.”
Usage
The 'failure' sense is informal and typically used in the context of entertainment or exams.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Some 227 people have been killed in that bombing campaign.” “Fhimah worked for the carrier in Malta before the bombing of Pan Am 103.” Word family
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